Butzel Announces Recipients of Firm’s Annual Internal Employee Awards

5.15.2026

DETROIT, Mich. – Butzel recently hosted two key events, the firm’s Annual Attorney and Paralegal Meeting and the Staff and Administrative Retreat and Annual Meeting, respectively. Both events took place at the Detroit Athletic Club. A highlight of each event was the presentation of Butzel’s Internal Awards.

Core Values Award

Honors a Butzel attorney recognized for exemplifying the firm’s values of Excellence. Drive. Trust. and Teamwork.

Honoree: Claudia Rast, Shareholder

Excellence in Service & Stewardship

Honors a Butzel attorney recognized for excellence in service and stewardship

Honoree: Reggie Pacis, Shareholder

Litigation Matter of the Year Award

Recognizes teams demonstrating exceptional advocacy, creativity, teamwork, and outstanding litigation results for Butzel’s clients

Winners

Lead Attorneys: Barbara Eckert Buchanan, Shareholder; Terrence Miglio, Shareholder

Team: Regan Dahle, Shareholder; Joanne Brighton, Senior Paralegal; Megan Fisher, Paralegal

Transactional Matter of the Year Award

Recognizes teams demonstrating exceptional advocacy, creativity, teamwork, and outstanding transactional results for Butzel’s clients

Winners

Lead Attorney: Justin Klimko. Shareholder

Team: Jennifer Consiglio, Shareholder; Shanika Owens, Shareholder; Thomas Kabel, Director; Laura Johnson, Shareholder; Susan Johnson, Shareholder; Daniel Soleimani, Shareholder; Rebecca Davies, Shareholder; Lynn McGuire, Shareholder; Aaron Kamlay, Shareholder; Clara DeMatteis Mager, Director; Linda Armstrong, Shareholder; Jeanne Balint, Paralegal